Frequently Asked Question

Compliance questions, including questions about whether it is acceptable to submit a PCI DSS v3.2.1 assessment report after that standard’s retirement date of 31 March 2024, should be directed to organizations that manage compliance programs (for example, payment brands and acquirers). Contact details for the payment brands can be found in FAQ #1142 “How do I contact the payment card brands?”
Also refer to the following related FAQs:

• FAQ 1564: How does an entity report the results of a PCI DSS assessment for new requirements that are noted in PCI DSS as best practices until a future date?

• FAQ 1328: Which version of PCI DSS should an entity use?

• FAQ 1565: Does an entity’s PCI DSS assessment result expire when the standard against which the entity was assessed is retired?

• FAQ 1266: If an entity is in the middle of a PCI DSS assessment when a new version of the standard is released – should the assessment be started again using the new version?